In Loving Memory of Ann C. Cole

Ann C. Cole

Ann Catherine Dow Cole passed away peacefully Wednesday at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore, with her family by her side after a 4 year battle with Breast Cancer. Ann was 52 years old. She fought harder than anyone can imagine against this insidious disease with a great attitude and tremendous dignity.

Ann was born in Kearny, NJ and was the daughter of Florence (Hawkins) Dow and the late William Dow Sr. Ann grew up in Kearny, NJ and she moved to Pennsylvania in 1993.

She was a graduate of Kearny High School, Kearny, NJ and Catherine Gibbs Business School. She also attended Rutgers University where she met her husband George M. Cole III almost 33 years ago. They recently celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary.

Ann was a long time employee at TMG Healthcare in Jessup where she worked as a Quality Control Specialist. She was a member of St. Mary’s of Mt. Carmel in Dunmore where she was a Eucharistic minister which she loved very much.

Ann was a loving kind hearted soul that always put others before herself. She was a dedicated wife, mother, daughter and sister. She enjoyed watching her children play sports and never missed a game. She was an avid Dunmore Bucks fan. She was most proud of her children Ryan, Jennifer, James and George IV and loved spending as much time with them as possible.

Surviving are her husband George III, Daughter Jennifer, Sons Ryan, James and George IV all at home. And her beloved dog Marino whom she nicknamed Supervisor since he followed her everywhere she went. Also surviving are her mother Florence (Hawkins) Dow, Kearny, NJ, brother William Dow Jr and wife Ann (Chapman) Dow, Kearny, NJ, mother in law, Janet Cam, Trinity, FL, sisters in law Kelly Burnett and husband Ponda, Lutz, FL, Cheryl Elshaer and husband Ramy, Trinity, FL, Jamie Schwantes an husband Travis, Las Vegas, NV.

She will be missed by many relatives and friends.

The family would also like to thank family and the many friends that have provided so much love and support especially Ann’s Army, All for a Cause, The Kearny, NJ Elks and to all those that supported those causes. The family would like to thank the entire Dunmore community and surrounding areas for all their support and compassion. Last but not least the family would like to thank the staff at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore and in particular Shelly Powell and Missy Smith for the wonderful care and compassion they provided. They are truly angels of mercy and very special people.

The funeral will be Wednesday from the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, Inc. 318 East Drinker Street in Dunmore with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30AM in St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church, Chestnut Street in Dunmore. Cremation to follow.

Sending out my thoughts and prayers to George and the entire Cole family...

Margaret Hughes
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Ann Dow ColeReply #20 on : Fri September 08, 2017, 08:55:54

Ann worked with me right out of KHS and Catherine Gibbs. Ann was the only one who could understand the arrival of the computer and internet age.She saved the sanity of us older employees with patience and kindness - no sweat! She was always an Angel. She will be sorely missed by so many but especially George, her family and her Mom, Florence. Always in my thoughts "Mrs. Hughes"

Gerry Story
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Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you!Reply #19 on : Tue September 05, 2017, 09:02:01

George,
Our family is thinking about you and your family.

Víctor J. Guraieb
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AnnReply #18 on : Mon September 04, 2017, 10:03:14

Our deepest condolences to George III, friend and business support, for many years to us, for his wife demise, who was a most kind and loving person to her family, friends, and acquaintances

So sorry form the loss of Ann. May her memory live on in each and every one of you.
Billy & family, Sorry we are unable to attend the viewing. We will away.

Carol & BobSavoy
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AnnReply #16 on : Sat September 02, 2017, 15:08:07

We are so very sorry for you and all her family and for the suffering you all endured. May you all feel grateful that her pain is ended and she will be enjoying the rewards she earned here on earth. Her ship has passed beyond our horizon, but she is being welcomed on that other shore by her Dad and her grandparents and all of those near and dear who sailed ahead.
God Bless,
Carol & Bob

I've known Ann since kindergarten at Garfield school and St. Cecelia's, through grade school, and high school. Some of the most fun to tell stories though, of course originated at Band Camp, lol! I regret that I'd lost touch with her over the years, and heartbroken that her road was so short and difficult at the end. I can not recall a single memory without that beautiful smile on her face. From what I see, she's raised beautiful, strong, good hearted children, like herself. A mother can ask for nothing more than for you to use the trials you've endured in your past, to strengthen your heart and teach your own children likewise.
She will be sorely missed, and heaven has just received a new angel. She will always be by your side, just keep your eye out for her.
You will all be in my prayers.

Philip Porter
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AnnReply #14 on : Sat September 02, 2017, 12:16:12

George.
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and
Your family. Godspeed .Call us next time you are on mismiday

Ann, I know I'll see you again some day.
Remember the message "Ann, keep kickin' ass!" And you would answer "You bet! All day, every way!" Keep kickin ass turned to into "KKA" you can stop now. Rest peacefully now in the arms of GOD. Worry not, your children will be helped. We love you forever and always.

I'm truly sorry for your loss. I attended high school with Ann and had lots of great and funny memories of our time in the marching band. Ann was a wonderful friend and even better mother and warrior. May God bless Ann and her beautiful family and grant you peace in knowing an extraordinary Angel will watch over all of you and be with you always.